Light and buoyant wines are perfect for hot weather

~~<p>There certainly have been some hot days this summer. Over the years, I have discovered that when I'm hot, heavy amounts of oak and higher alcohol levels in wine are not what I am looking for.</p><p>After a day of yardwork recently, my wife, Cheryle, oohed and aahed over a well-chilled, thirst-quenching glass of <strong>Henri Perrusset Macon Villages</strong> (about $15 a bottle).</p>~~

There certainly have been some hot days this summer. Over the years, I have discovered that when I'm hot, heavy amounts of oak and higher alcohol levels in wine are not what I am looking for.

After a day of yardwork recently, my wife, Cheryle, oohed and aahed over a well-chilled, thirst-quenching glass of Henri Perrusset Macon Villages (about $15 a bottle). Login for more...